World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joseph R. Zirpoli
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Peter J. Zirpoli
Relationship
Son
PARTICIPATED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. FIRST LANDED IN NORTH AFRICA AND THEN WENT UP THE BOOT OF ITALY WITH AN ANTI AIRCRAFT GROUP OF THE 5TH ARMY. DUTIES INCLUDED REPAIRING TRUCKS, JEEPS, AND GUN-PULLING, TANK TRACKED VEHICLES AS AN AUTO MECHANIC. SERVED WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMY.